Jani Actman

Photograph by Rebecca Hale, NG Staff

Jani Actman is a freelance reporter based in northern California. From 2015 to 2018, she was wildlife trade investigative reporter for Wildlife Watch, National Geographic's series focused on wildlife crime and exploitation. Previously, Actman interned for NPR's investigative unit and for Medill Watchdog, Northwestern University's former investigative journalism initiative. Actman has a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University.